Course Overview
The course presents fundamental theory of operation and control of electrical machines. It builds on previous courses in circuit analysis and electrical equipment. Students will obtain detailed knowledge in theory, design and application of electrical machines. Topics covered include: magnetic circuits and materials, electromechanical energy conversion, DC machines, synchronous machines, induction machines, special purpose motors, speed, torque and efficiency.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
5.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze magnetic circuits and magnetic materials.
- Discuss basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion.
- Interpret nameplate ratings of electrical machines including insulation class.
- Analyze the operation of synchronous machines.
- Describe excitation systems for synchronous machines, including brushless excitation.
- Analyze the operation of poly-phase induction machines including doubly-fed induction generators.
- Analyze the operation of single and two-phase induction motors.
- Analyze the operation of DC machines.
- Describe components of special purpose machines and industrial drives.
- Model electric machines to simulate using industrial software.
- Determine electric machine efficiency and methods for improvement.
- Analyze transients involved with motor starting and mitigation methods such as soft starting.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Electrical Machines (ELEX 4435) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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